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Physiology
week 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The normal reading or range is called the | the set point |
| Local control or _____, intrinsic mechanisms often make use of chemical signals. | autoregulation |
| Any large molecule made up of many identical small molecules is called a(n) | polymer |
| Which term means “water loving” and applies to the phospholipid head? | hydrophilic |
| A chemical that reduces the amount of activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction is a(n) | catalyst |
| The cell process in which microorganisms or other large particles are engulfed is called | phagocytosis |
| The hair follicle is found in the | dermis |
| Fingernail growth is the result of the mitosis of the cells in the stratum | germinativum |
| Which skin layer is called the barrier area? | Stratum corneum |
| The external portion of the bone is known as | cortical bone |
| Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
| _____ occurs when the foot is tilted upward, thus decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg. | Dorsiflexion |
| The minimal level of stimulation required to cause a fiber to contract is called the | threshold stimulus. |
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